Grove City, Illinois

Grove City, Illinois
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°42′24″N 89°17′49″W
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Christian
Elevation	607 ft (185 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	217
GNIS feature ID	409535[1]

Grove City is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois, United States. It lies at 39°42′24″N 89°17′49″W.[1]

It has been rumored that Bonnie and Clyde used a house in Grove City as a hideout while running from the law. The house still stands today, however, it is in very poor condition.

The Grove City Methodist Cemetery is located in Mount Auburn Township.[2]

Frank P. Sadler (1872–1931), Illinois state senator and lawyer, lived on a farm near Grove City.[3]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grove City, Illinois
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grove City Methodist Cemetery
3. 'Honor Orations-University of Michigan-Oratorical Association,' Thomas C. Trueblood-editor, University Oratorical Association, Grand Rapids, Michigan: 1895, Frank P. Sadler, pg. 33-39